Typhoon Yagi caused extensive damage in Vietnam, resulting in at least 59 deaths, flooding, and landslides. A bridge collapsed and a bus was swept away by flooding, while businesses in industrial hubs in the north were disrupted. Dozens of businesses had not resumed production due to damage to factories. The provinces of Haiphong and Quang Ninh were still without power on Monday. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh approved a $4.62 million package to help the port city of Haiphong recover.
Typhoon Yagi made landfall with winds up to 92 miles per hour, causing landslides and flooding. Several deaths were reported, including in the town of Sa Pa where a landslide killed six people. The storm weakened, but continued heavy rain posed a threat of more floods and landslides. The storm also caused damage in the Philippines and southern China.
Climate experts attribute the increasing strength of storms like Typhoon Yagi to climate change, as warmer ocean waters provide more energy to fuel storms, leading to higher wind speeds and increased rainfall. The devastation left in the wake of Typhoon Yagi underscores the urgent need for climate action to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events.
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